Huiyuan Ancient City

Yining Attractions

Introduction to Huiyuan Ancient City (慧远古城)

Yili was the important passage from Xinjiang to Central Asia. In order to strengthen the control in Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong setted Yili General here. Then built Huiyuan Ancient City here.The Huiyuan Ancient City is the historical city of Xinjiang, it was the political, military, economic and cultural center in the ancient time.

Attractions inside Huiyuan Ancient City include Huiyuan Drum and Bell Towers, Ili's General Mansion, Huiyuan Confucious Temple, and a number of temples. The Drum and Bell Towers is located in the centre of Huiyuan Town. It was built in Qing Dynasty to indicate time, disseminate information and inspect army. In 2012, the towers became a national key cultural relic protection unit.